The essential episodes of March Comes In Like a Lion

Watch these 15 in order and you've got March Comes In Like a Lion — each pick states its reason.

  1. 01

    S01E01 · Pilot · October 8, 2016 · 25m

    Rei Kiriyama / The Town Along the River6.2

    Rei Kiriyama moves in to town, and his past is slowly revealed. Alongside battling opponents in shogi, he also wants to find that missing something...

  2. 02

    S01E02 · Top rated · October 15, 2016 · 25m

    Akari / Beyond the Bridge5.7

    Who was that mysterious figure who stole his mail? And Akari's job is what?! Tune in as we continue to explore Rei's past.

  3. 03

    S01E03 · Top rated · October 22, 2016 · 25m

    Harunobu / Beyond the Night Sky6.0

    Showdown between Rei and Harunobu in a shogi match! Will Harunobu finally defeat his lifelong rival? Tune in as we celebrate the end of Obon.

  4. 04

    S01E04 · Top rated · October 29, 2016 · 25m

    Hina / V.S.6.3

    Will Hina be able to give her home made lunch to the person she is concerned about? Tune in as a fateful meeting unfolds in front of our eyes...

  5. 05

    S01E05 · Season 1 peak · November 5, 2016 · 25m

    Agreement / Over the Cuckoo's Nest7.0

    Rei must pick up Momo from kindergarten. Nothing can go wrong with doing this errand, right? Unfortunately, this leads Rei to remember more of his past.

  6. 06

    S01E06 · Top rated · November 12, 2016 · 25m

    Child of God (1) / Child of God (2) / Child of God (3)6.3

    Does Rei want to go somewhere, or just run away? Let's discover more of the Shogi world as Mr. Hayashida comes to the rescue!

  7. 07

    S01E07 · Top rated · November 19, 2016 · 25m

    Child of God (3) (Continued) / Important Things, Important Matters / Teach Me How to Play Shogi5.7

    What will Kiriyama and Takahashi talk about? Will it end well? Let's hope the cute kitties can teach us how to play shogi!

  8. 08

    S01E08 · Top rated · December 3, 2016 · 25m

    Teach Me How to Play Shogi (Continued) / Image / Distant Thunder (1)5.7

    Let's continue to learn Shogi! In this episode, we'll also discover a little more about Rei's Father, and not to mention that special guest he has..

  9. 09

    S01E09 · Top rated · December 10, 2016 · 25m

    Distant Thunder (2) / Distant Thunder (3)6.7

    Rei has a match with the old Mr. Matsunaga. If Mr. Matsunaga loses one more game, he'll have to retire. How will Rei handle the match?

  10. 10

    S01E10 · Top rated · December 17, 2016 · 25m

    Something Given (1) / Something Given (2)7.0

    Rei's next match is with Mr. Yasui. Mr. Yasui's memories with his daughter are on the line, so will Rei throw the match, or will he bring misery to others by winning?

  11. 11

    S01E11 · Top rated · December 24, 2016 · 25m

    The Old Year / The New Year6.0

    All of Rei's matches are done for the year, but a small tragedy happens as the year comes to a close. Will Rei be able to overcome it?

  12. 12

    S01E12 · Top rated · January 7, 2017 · 25m

    What Lies on the Opposite Shore / Black River (1)7.0

    Rei runs astray a little bit, but gets right back on track. Can he bear the cold jokes from his latest opponent, Tsujii, and emerge victorious?

  13. 13

    S01E14 · Top rated · January 21, 2017 · 25m

    Blinding Darkness / Just a Little Water6.5

    Shimada and Rei's battle continues as Rei begins to drown in his embarassment. Watch as their battle finally comes to a close

  14. 14

    S01E15 · Top rated · January 28, 2017 · 25m

    Moonlight / Lump of Ego6.0

    And now begins two of three matches to determine who will go up against Master Souya in the Lion King Tournament!

  15. 15

    S02E22 · Series finale · March 31, 2018 · 25m

    The Other House / Children of March Town

    Rei finally pays a visit to his adoptive mother's residence, after neglecting to visit ever since he moved out. Afterwards, Rei invites Hina and Takahashi for some monja as a last farewell. But before Hina starts high school, she decides to do something drastic.

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